Robert S Huntington

US Patent:

6536174, Mar 25, 2003

Filed:

May 7, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/848992

Inventors:

Michael T Foster - Destin FL 32541
Penny E Vance - Destin FL 32541
Robert S Huntington - Defuniak Springs FL 32541

International Classification:

E06B 510

US Classification:

52473, 52 78, 52202, 52203, 527304, 49 62, 49463, 49 63

Abstract:

A reinforced storm shutter for protecting doors and windows of buildings from high winds of severe storms and hurricanes. The shutter is comprised of heavy-gauge components, including tubular members having a plurality of aligned, slotted openings and louvers mounted in the aligned openings. The louvers are welded to the tubular members, preferably on the inside surface of the tube, with the weld completely sealing each slotted opening. The tubular members are then welded around the entire periphery of the tube ends to the remaining frame members of the shutter to hermetically seal the tubular members and protect the welds securing the louvers from continuous weathering conditions. The tubular members are formed of mating channel members that are sealingly secured together after the louvers have been welded in place.